Press Statement: Attempted Robbery at the Residence of Hon Mubarak Munyagwa 

On January 3rd, 2024, at approximately 3 am, the Nsangi Territorial Police received information regarding an attempted aggravated robbery at the residence of Hon Mubarak Munyagwa in Kimbejja Cell, Budo Ward, Kyengera Town Council. A swift response led by the Division Police Commander prevented the assailants from gaining access to Hon Munyagwa’s home. The timely […]

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SUSPECT TARGETING WOMEN ON FACEBOOK AND ROBBING FROM THEM AT KNIFE POINT ARRESTED

The KMP Crime Intelligence Division, in coordination with KMP North and Wakiso, have in custody, a one Odongkara Steven, a 28 year old, electrician of Bulaga “B” village, Wakiso for string of knife-point robberies, against female victims lured from Facebook. The facts gathered indicate that the suspect, met Namiiro Jemima on the 14.11.2023, on Facebook […]

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END OF YEAR AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS WERE PEACEFUL AND JOYFUL ACROSS THE COUNTRY

We wish to inform all Ugandans and visitors in the country that the end of year and New Year celebrations, which were spread out in more than 5200 venues including 2616 fireworks displays were largely peaceful and joyful across the country All venues enjoyed good music, parties celebrations, with dazzling fireworks displays in the country. […]

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POLICING OF FIREWORKS – END OF 2023/NEW YEAR 2024

On New Year Eve, we expect major displays of fireworks at selected venues. The displays include; a string of firecrackers, close proximity and special events fireworks. Only contractors licensed under Explosive Act, shall display fireworks following standard fireworks displays. These include M/S Sky Flames {U] Ltd, M/S Quality Lighting [U} Ltd, M/S Extremes Events {U} […]

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SECURITY TIGHTENED UP ONE WEEK TO CHRISTMAS

As observed across the country, our Joint Security Personnel, both armed and unarmed, are already patrolling mapped out areas, to ensure peace, safety and security, for Ugandans and visitors, as we approach Christmas Day. The increased visibility and other road policing measures, of snap checks, stop and search operations, are only a small part of […]

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BAR OWNERS WARNED AGAINST ALCOHOL FUELLED VIOLENT CRIMES

The UPF has warned bar owners across the country, and tasked them to come up with safeguards, following multiple incidents of violence, including stabbings, brawls and hospitalizations, from drunk fights, assaults and fights for women. For instance, on the 13.12.2023, at around 1am, at Apex bar Lyantonde, a one CPL Amanya Kenneth alias Rwamulago, attached […]

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POLICE TIPS PUBLIC AGAINST HOLIDAY SCAMS

The UPF continues to encourage the public to be more vigilant than ever at spotting potential scams, trying to defraud or steal from unsuspecting members of the public. Every year scammers change their techniques and methods, when targeting your money and personal information. Therefore, during this festive season, its important to conduct due diligence, to […]

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PUBLIC CAUTIONED AGAINST PYRAMID OR PONZI SCHEMES 

As you are all aware, the Directorate of CID continues to investigate circumstances under which several victims were defrauded to a tune of Ugx 5 billion, by Capital Chicken Limited. The victims were offered profits as returns, through an online investment contract, at an attractive interest rate of 40 – 60%. The company is being […]

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